Cardinal Aviz Complains He Wasn’t Consulted on Vatican Reform of LCWR
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NOTE: This post has been updated. See the update at the end of the post. Cardinal João Braz de Aviz, Prefect of the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, is complaining that he was not … Continue reading

Pope Francis Asks For a Heart That Follows Christ Enthusiastically
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Vatican City, 24 March 2013 (VIS) – More than 250 thousand people gathered this morning to attend Palm Sunday Mass, which Pope Francis celebrated in St. Peter’s Square. For the thirteenth consecutive year, the olive trees and branches that adorned … Continue reading

Sometimes, It Is God Who Decides What You Will Give Up For Lent
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Today is the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter Apostle. (Readings here.) All Catholics are being called to give up our Pope for Lent. Regardless of what any of us may think about the situation, the Holy Spirit is … Continue reading